Football

BFC gain upper hand in semi-final with 2-0 first-leg win over FCG

Bengaluru FC (BFC) defeated FC Goa (FCG) by 2-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the first-leg of their semi-final tie of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wdnesday, as per the ISL press release.

2025-04-02T19:47:45.025796+00:00 IST

MBSG look to bank on strong away form in semi-final first leg

This will be the first time that these two sides meet in the playoffs. MBSG reached the last four courtesy of winning the ISL League Shield, whereas the Red Miners defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in the one-legged eliminator.

2025-04-02T15:13:18.290427+00:00 IST

DSC rings international challenge to Football National Finals

The highly anticipated National Finals of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 -- an initiative of the Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) -- will kick off in Goa on April 8. In a major development, renowned English football team Norwich City FC's Youth Team will be participating in the tournament's second edition.

2025-04-02T12:13:04.048194+00:00 IST

Squads announced for Legends Faceoff' between BAR and RM

The entire squads for the highly anticipated 'Legends Faceoff' fixture between FC Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends are announced, as per The Sports Front press release.

2025-04-02T11:28:51.760815+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25, SF 1: Key battles to watch out for in BFC vs. FCG

As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-2025 season approaches its climax, the first semi-final showdown between FC Goa (FCG) and Bengaluru FC (BFC) will take place in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

2025-04-02T08:37:49.803504+00:00 IST

IWL 2024-25: Fazila makes difference again as title-chasers Gokulam Kerala see off Sethu FC

Ikwaput's 14th-minute strike, her 20th goal of the campaign, proved enough to hand the Malabarians a vital three points and keep them in pursuit of league leaders East Bengal FC. Gokulam Kerala remain second in the standings with 26 points from 11 matches, four points behind East Bengal, who sit atop the table with 30 points from as many games. The Moshal Girls are two wins away from their maiden IWL trophy with just three rounds to go. As such, it was a must-win fixture for the Malabarians to maintain the pressure on the leaders and stretch the title race

2025-04-01T14:14:28.132369+00:00 IST

IWL 2024-25: Odisha FC, Kickstart FC play out lively draw

The defending champions were on the verge of slipping into the relegation zone when Philomena Abakah and Joanitah Ainembazi scored in quick succession for Kickstart, cancelling out Lynda Kom Serto's first-half opener. However, Jennifer Yeboah's 79th-minute equaliser rescued a point for Odisha, who are in sixth place with 12 points from 11 games. The visitors remained in the relegation zone with 11 points

2025-04-01T13:34:08.881501+00:00 IST

Indian Arrows Women Juniors battle-ready for IWL 2

With an average age of just around 15 years, the Indian Arrows Women Juniors will gain significant exposure from playing in a senior tournament with teams across the country. It serves as fruitful preparation for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship (September 2025) and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers (October 2025)

2025-04-01T13:25:06.638402+00:00 IST

IWL 2024-25: East Bengal put six past HOPS FC

East Bengal now stand at the top of the table with 30 points from 11 games, whereas relegation-threatened HOPS FC have accrued only 5 points from the same number of matches. The leaders now need two more wins to secure the IWL 2024-25 title

2025-04-01T13:10:43.894337+00:00 IST

BFC, FCG eye first-leg advantage as ISL 2024-25 semi-finals begin

Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host FC Goa (FGC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the first leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday at 7:30 pm IST.

2025-04-01T12:53:58.942238+00:00 IST

A look back at Bengaluru FC's historic wins in ISL

Bengaluru FC (BFC) secured their biggest-ever win in Indian Super League (ISL) history, defeating Mumbai City FC (MCFC) to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2024-25 season. The Blues were dominant from start to finish, putting on a ruthless display to score five past the Islanders and eliminate the defending ISL Cup champions early in the knockout round, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-03-31T16:59:54.155719+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Key takeaways from knockout fixtures

Bengaluru FC (BFC) and Jamshedpur FC (JFC) booked their place in the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 playoffs after recording impressive wins in their respective Knockout fixtures.

2025-03-31T14:28:53.181416+00:00 IST

Gokulam Kerala remain in I-League hunt with win over Sreenidi

With this win, Gokulam Kerala make a jump to the second place on the I-League table with 37 points from 21 games, ahead of Inter Kashi and Real Kashmir, putting themselves on the contenders' list for the title, whereas Sreenidi Deccan finish the round placed eighth with 27 points from 21 games

2025-03-31T14:24:12.776402+00:00 IST

IWL 2024-25: Mousumi Murmu brace helps Sribhumi FC beat Nita FA

A brace from Mousumi Murmu (33', 45+2') set up a comprehensive victory for Sribhumi, which lifted them to third on the table, with 15 points from 11 matches. Sandra Atinga (42') and Bala Devi (52') scored one each for them, while Manisha Naik (34') and Juli Kishan (58') scored for Nita FA. The side from Cuttack, meanwhile, is fifth with 13 points from 11 matches

2025-03-31T13:10:27.313616+00:00 IST

Stimac reveals ways he proposed for betterment of India football

Former India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac revealed two solutions he identified that had been discussed before his stint that would lead to the betterment and progress of the sport in the nation.

2025-03-31T07:34:55.660640+00:00 IST

Head coach Khalid Jamil hails hard work of Jamshedpur FC players

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his delight with the effort of his players in their win over NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

2025-03-31T03:57:22.383619+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC upset NorthEast United FC 2-0 in Shillong

Jamshedpur FC (JFC) defeated NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture, whereas the Highlanders' run in the campaign rounds off with this result. Jamshedpur FC's five away victories so far this season are the best that they have recorded in any ISL campaign, according to a release from ISL.

2025-03-30T16:45:45.306894+00:00 IST

Petr Kratky urges honest self-reflection after BFC defeat

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky voiced his disappointment after succumbing to a big 5-0 defeat against Bengaluru FC in the first knockout fixture in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Sree Kanterava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, as per the ISL official website.

2025-03-30T04:29:06.059974+00:00 IST

Zaragoza hails his players performance in ISL Knockout 1 clash

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza commended his players' efforts as they recorded a thumping 5-0 win over Mumbai City FC in the Knockout 1 fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) Playoffs on Saturday, as per the ISL official website.

2025-03-30T04:03:34.848136+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC register biggest win in ISL playoffs history

Bengaluru FC (BFC) beat Mumbai City FC (MCFC) by 5-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight to qualify for the semi-finals. The Blues have set up a last-four fixture with FC Goa now, whereas the Islanders' season wraps up with this defeat. Mumbai City FC held 59.5% of the possession but were overwhelmed by the home side's offensive efficiency, with the Gerard Zaragoza-coached team converting five out of their six on-target shots into goals, according to a release from ISL.

2025-03-29T16:48:45.973518+00:00 IST

Inter Kashi Football Club on the brink of ISL promotion

Inter Kashi Football Club is on the cusp of making history as they edge closer to securing promotion to the prestigious Indian Super League (ISL). Currently second in the I-League behind leaders Churchill Brothers FC Goa, their upcoming match on Sunday, March 30, will be the defining moment of their season, according to a release from Inter Kashi.

2025-03-29T14:53:25.843777+00:00 IST